CVE-2004-2373: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2004-2373: The Buddy icon file for AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) 4.3 through 5.5 is created in a predictable location, w...

The Buddy icon file for AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) 4.3 through 5.5 is created in a predictable location, which may allow remote attackers to use a shell: URI to exploit other vulnerabilities that involve predictable locations.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 8, 2024, 01:22 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

AOL Instant Messenger created a buddy icon file in a predictable place. An attacker could potentially combine that predictability with browser URI handling and another location-based bug. The provided record does not prove this is independently exploitable on its own. Exposure appears limited to systems running AOL Instant Messenger 4.3 through 5.5. The affected-product fields in the source bundle are incomplete, so validation should focus on endpoint inventory rather than CPE matching. Treat this as a legacy-software exposure issue, not a modern emergency, unless AIM 4.3 through 5.5 is still present on active systems. Business urgency depends on legacy endpoint inventory and browser exposure. Mitigation focus: Identify and remove unsupported AIM 4.3 through 5.5 installations where business use is absent.; Check original vendor or archival guidance for any named update or workaround.; Restrict legacy browser protocol handling where policy and vendor guidance support it..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 18:28 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Aug 16, 2005, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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aim-buddy-predictable-location(15310)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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